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RF Backplane Design and Reverse Engineering

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The contract requires the reverse engineering of legacy RF calibration hardware to produce complete technical data packages for two distinct S-Band RF Cabin Boot Assembly configurations, with unlimited data rights granted to the government. This effort involves dissecting existing hardware to thoroughly document design, function, materials, and manufacturing processes to recreate or support future production without reliance on original vendor documentation. The work is technical and precise, demanding deep expertise in RF systems, calibration methodologies, and reverse engineering practices to ensure full functional equivalence and compliance with military-grade performance standards. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by FA8507 Alcmc Eskc, with performance centered in Warner Robins. It falls under NAICS code 334511, indicating classification in the communications equipment manufacturing sector. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by August 22, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors. The deliverables must encompass comprehensive documentation sufficient to support full lifecycle support, including assembly, testing, and maintenance, with unrestricted data rights ensuring the government can freely use, modify, reproduce, and disclose the technical data without limitations.

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Reverse engineer S-Band RF cabin boot assemblies with unlimited government data rights for full lifecycle support.

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Department Of Defense → FA8507 Alcmc EskcView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA, USA

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of FA8507_RFCBA_SourcesSought.

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Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assembly (RFCBA)

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Perform reverse engineering of legacy RF calibration hardware and develop complete technical data packages (TDPs) for two S-Band RFCBA configurations with unlimited data rights.

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